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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 24, 2007 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room PRESENT: Kevin Ashe David Johnson - Chair Susan Kular Eric Newton Keith Wilkinson ALSO PRESENT: Ross Pym, Secretary-Treasurer Rick Cefaratti, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Lesley Dunne, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (I) APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That David Johnson be appointed as Chairperson for a 1 year term. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (II) APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHAIRPERSON Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Susan Kular That Eric Newton be appointed as Vice Chairperson for a 1 year term. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (III) APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Susan Kular That Ross Pym be appointed as Secretary-Treasurer. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 1 -~-'-'-~'~_.-=-w.~'_~'_"''-''_''4'''''''''''''''''' Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (IV) APPOINTMENTS OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURE~ Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Kevin Ashe That Rick Cefaratti, Lesley Dunne and ..lean Finn be appointed as Assistant Secretary-Treasurers. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (V) APOPTION OF 2007 MEETING SCHEDULE Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Schedule for 2007 be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (VI) ADOPTION OF RULES OF PROCEDURE Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That the Rules of Procedure for the Committee of Adjustment be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (VII) MATTERS ARISING AND ADOPTION OF MINUTES Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Keith Wilkinson There were no matters arising from the minutes. The minutes of the 16th meeting of the Committee of Adjustment held Wednesday, November 22, 2006, be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 2 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (VIII) ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Eric Newton That the agenda for the Wednesday, January 24, 2007 meeting be adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY (IX) REPORTS 1 . (Deferred from the November 22, 2006 meeting) PICA 64/06 - G. & J. Hunter 1763 Central Street (Lots 35 & 36, Plan 43) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3037, to permit a minimum flankage side yard width of 0.6 of a metre to a proposed accessory structure and to recognize an existing front yard depth of 2.5 metres to an existing dwelling, whereas the by-law requires a minimum flankage side yard width of 9.0 metres and a minimum front yard depth of 9.0 metres. The applicant requests approval of these variances in order to obtain a building permit to construct the proposed accessory structure and to bring an existing reduced front yard depth into compliance. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from K. MacKay and E. Winterstein expressing no objections. G. & J. Hunter, owners, and Eric Winterstein, agent, were present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Eric Winterstien provided pictures for the Committee Members to review and explained why the variance is needed. He also explained similar buildings in Claremont are located close to the road with no impact, a future garage will be on the east side of the house, the old shed was torn down approximately 10 years ago and the new storage shed will be used for storage only not as a personal vehicle garage. 3 ----....-'~.~--...,-~-~."""'_,."'"""'''~,._''_'',~.,._,."~OC__.....,',,.W>.~._~,._~.._~_..._~ Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room In response to questions from the Committee Members, Eric Winterstien stated the shed will be smaller than previous one torn down due to safety reasons, provided clarification where K. MacKay lives to subject property, the accessory structure will blend with dwelling, the owners are putting in a new septic system in the rear yard and the trees will remain. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 64/06 by G. & J. Hunter, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed minimum flankage side yard width of 0.6 of a metre for the proposed accessory structure and the minimum front yard depth of 2.5 metres to the existing detached dwelling are minor variances that is desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and would be in keeping with the general Intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That these variances apply only to the existing detached dwelling and proposed accessory structure, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plan with this application. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the accessory structure within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED Vote Kevin Ashe David Johnson Susan Kular Eric Newton Keith Wilkinson in favour opposed in favour in favour opposed 4 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 2. (Deferred from the November 22, 2006 meeting) PICA 69/06 - BMC Bayly Park Inc. 1400 - 1420 Street, Building "C", Unit #2 (Part of Lots 21 & 22, Concession 1) (Part 1 & 2, 40R-6033, Part 1, 40R-12889) City of Pickering The applicant requests an interpretation of the provisions of Zoning By-law 2511, as amended by By-law 2188/86 to permit a retail store within Unit #2 of Building "C" on the subject property (1410 Bayly Street), whereas the by-law prohibits such a use. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to bring the existing "Daisy Mart" convenience store into compliance with the zoning by-law. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received from 840085 Ontario Limited in objection to the application. No representation was present to represent the application. Seung Jin Oh of 136-1995 Royal Road was present in objection to the application and submitted written correspondence. Written correspondence was received from Oster Wolfman representing the applicant, requesting the application to be tabled due to exploring the option of submitting a rezoning application in this matter. In correspondence received from Seung Jin Oh expressed several concerns with the safety of area residents crossing Bayly Street, convenience stores creating a lot of traffic, and stated it is unfair to give the tenant the opportunity to run the business during the process of the application. The Committee Members requested a copy of the written correspondence from Seung Jin Oh be circulated to Council and By-law Enforcement Services. Moved by Susan Kular Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application PICA 69/06 by BMC Bayly Park Inc. be TABLED to explore the option of submitting a rezoning application. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 3. PICA 01/07 - W. Linder 1742 Spruce Hill Road (Lot 40 & 41, Plan 820) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, to permit minimum north and south side yard widths of 1.2 metres for the proposed retained parcel to be created through the severance of the subject property, whereas the by-law requires minimum side yard widths of 1.8 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to finalize the associated severance application. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. VVritten comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns. W. Linder, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That application PICA 01/07 by W. Linder, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed reduced north and south side yard widths of 1.2 metres for the proposed retained parcel is a minor variance that is desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the proposed retained parcel, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plans with this application. 2. That the applicant finalize the associated land severance application within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 4. PICA 02/07 - J. & L. Harold 593 Stonebridge Lane (Lot 149, Plan M-1017) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2511 as amended by By-laws 4354/73 and 4470/73, to permit a minimum rear yard depth of 7.1 metres, whereas the by-law requires a minimum rear yard depth of 7.5 metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to recognize the existing balcony and to obtain a building permit for a proposed sunroom addition to the existing dwelling. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were also received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns. Edward Makins of 605 Stonebridge Lane telephoned to express he has no objection to the application. Addison Rauh-Wasmund, agent from Lifestyle Sunrooms Inc., was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Eric Newton That application PICA 02/07 by J. & L. Harold, be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed minimum rear yard depth of 7.1 metres to be provided by the existing balcony and proposed sunroom addition is a minor variance that is desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the existing balcony and proposed sunroom addition, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's plans submitted with this application. 2. That the applicant obtain a building permit and construct the proposed sunroom addition within two years of the date of this decision, or this decision shall become null and void. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room 5. PICA 03/07 - Pine Ridge Properties Inc. 1465 Pickering Parkway Part of Lot 21, Concession 1 (Part of Blocks 1 and 2, 40M-1231) (Parts 1 to 12, 40R-12896) City of Pickering The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 3036, as amended by By-law 5969/02, to permit a maximum aggregate gross leasable floor area of 1100 square metres for medical office uses within the existing building on the subject property, whereas the by-law restricts the aggregate gross leasable floor area for all medical office uses to a maximum of 300 square metres. The applicant requests approval of this variance in order to lease floor space for medical office uses in excess of the zoning by-law requirements. The Secretary-Treasurer outlined comments received from the City of Pickering Planning & Development Department. Written comments were received from the City's Development Control Supervisor expressing no concerns. Written comments were also received from the City's Economic Development in support of the application. Bob Oldman, owner, was present to represent the application. No further representation was present in favour of or in objection to the application. Moved by Eric Newton Seconded by Kevin Ashe That application PICA 03/07 by Pine Ridge Properties Inc., be APPROVED on the grounds that the proposed increase in aggregate gross leasable floor area for medical office uses to a maximum of 1100 square metres is a minor variance that is desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law, subject to the following conditions: 1. That this variance apply only to the existing building, as generally sited and outlined on the applicant's submitted plan with this application. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8 Pending Adoption Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 24, 2007 7:00 pm Main Committee Room (X) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Kevin Ashe Seconded by Keith Wilkinson That the 1 st meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be adjourned at 8:01 pm and the next meeting of the Committee of Adjustment be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2007. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Date Chair Assistant Secretary-Treasurer 9